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Emergency Travel Documents: Fees and Charges

Asked by Manuela PerteghellaLiberal DemocratForeign, Commonwealth and Development OfficeTabled Answered 27 March 2025UIN 40331

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, whether his Department has plans to introduce (a) exemptions and (b) reduced fees for emergency travel documents for individuals in financial hardship.

Answered by Mr Hamish Falconer

We have consistently advised British people travelling overseas to make sure they have appropriate travel insurance, which will often cover the cost of services like an Emergency Travel Document (ETD). In exceptional circumstances, the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office may be able to provide an emergency loan to help British nationals return to the UK, once all other avenues of financial support have been exhausted. Loans can cover the cost of an ETD where one is needed.

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